UPDATE Oct. 2012: The Original version of Brushes is no longer available. They are selling a new version that requires an in -app purchase to add layers. This doesn't work for the Volume Purchasing Program that my school iPads require. I recommend substituting with Sketchbook Express (free). See more iPads lesson ideas on my Creating on iPads page (see tab above).
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I was just asked today to give my top 6 App picks for my art class. I had to go by experience with what I'm using, what my students are enjoying, and what we will definitely use again. Here they are:
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Brushes App
We use it for painting in layers:
See our portraits
See our rotoscope project
We use if for graphic design:
See our Rene Magritte spoof.

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Doink App
This is a vector based animation app that is easy to use and understand. See the animated aliens my 3rd graders created using this app with styluses.

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Percolator App
This app works with the ipod's or ipad's camera to transform a photo into a beautiful piece of abstract art. See my students transform their art here.

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Wordfoto App
This app redefines the concept of adding an artist statement to artwork. Take a look at the beautiful results when my students used this app.

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Dropbox App
This is a wonderful free app that helps you distribute or collect files on the ipad. It syncs to your desktop and makes life easier! Please use my referral link so I can have some bonus space:)

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Reflection App
This is a download for your desktop to magically mirror your ipad so you can work along with your students. Here is a pict of how I use it projected onto my interactive whiteboard.

 

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